Character Names
What is the nickname given to Max's dad?
Max's dad is called Killer Kane.
What changes about Max's classes?
He is now in the smart classes with Freak
Where is Max's dad?
He is in prison.
What is Freak known as in class?
The smart kid
Who does Max go shopping with?
He goes shopping with his grandmother, Gram.
Who is Max's special education teacher?
Max's special education teacher is Mr. Meehan.
What question does Mrs. Donelli ask Max?
How was his summer?
Why did Freak's dad leave?
Because Freak had a birth defect
Why does Freak get Max switched into the smart kid class?
Why does Max get embarrassed in the shoe store? There are two.
He gets embarrassed for the following reasons: The lady at the shoe store has never heard of his shoe size. The manager is looking at him like he's dumb.
Who is Max's English teacher?
Max's English teacher is Mrs. Donelli.
What do the students do when Max tries to answer the question?
They mock/bully him.
At the end of chapter 14, what did we learn about Max's dad?
He was released from prison.
How does Freak stand up for Max during class?
He gets on top of Max's shoulders and starts running around the classroom chanting "Freak the Mighty".
What does Max do in order to make Gram happy?
Max ties his shoes.
Who is the principal of Max's school?
The principal of Max's school is Mrs. Addison.
List an example of one of the insults they say.
"Maxipad"
"Killer Kane, killer kane, had a kid who had no brain"
What did Grim and Gram ask the police for?
A restraining order against Max's dad.
What happens to Freak in the cafeteria?
He gets food stuck in his throat and has to have a tracheotomy.
What are Grim and Gram arguing about when Max gets home from school?
Grim wants to buy a gun to protect his family. Gram does not want a gun in her house.
What is Max's last name?
Max's last name is Kane.
According to Mr. Meehan, does Max have a learning disability?
Max does not have a learning disability. Mr. Meehan thinks he's just lazy.
What does Mrs. Addison mean by "You’re going to be okay, Maxwell Kane. I’m sure of it now”?
Max has the ability to care for people outside of himself and is more concerned about Freak than his own well-being.
Where does Freak go after the cafeteria?
What are positives from Max being in the smart kid classes?
Max is able to understand the materials. He is able to tell Mrs. Donelli the answers during free period. He has a friend in his classes (Freak).